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For free initial advice call us on Freephone 0800 358 3848 or email clinicalnegligence@ffw.com

Every year, many people are treated by healthcare professionals. Occasionally, things go wrong. In some cases this may be because the care has been sub-standard and if so, it may be possible to make a clinical negligence claim.

Clinical negligence law is extremely complex and it is essential that specialist advice is sought. At Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP, we have expertise in these sensitive and often difficult cases. We offer clients sensible and realistic advice about their clinical negligence claim and the best way to seek clinical negligence compensation.

 

We are also members of the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Panel     Accreditation
       
Our clinical negligence lawyers are panel members of Action against Medical Accidents.     Logo for AvMA
       
Our London office is Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) accredited     Logo for APIL

 

What legal directories say about our clinical negligence team

 

This City-based firm elicits wide-ranging praise from clients. It "demonstrates expertise in and commitment to people affected by clinical negligence matters while the depth of its understanding belies the size of the small but dedicated team'." '

'A pleasant team to deal with, reported both barristers and opponents, it has the experience to handle a broad-based clinical negligence caseload and “just gets on with it.”'

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'Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP handles a wide portfolio of complex claims, and is not frightened to take on controversial cases...the firm has impressed counsel with its organisation, discipline and technical legal flair, and clients find the firm supportive and sympathetic.'

'Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP is known for its work with claims of maximum severity.'

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Clinical negligence cases

 

FFW recovers highest reported settlement in Erb’s Palsy case

Samantha Critchley has recovered £405,750 compensation, awarded to a nine-year-old girl, who was injured during her birth in 1998 whilst under the care of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

 

 

Field Fisher Waterhouse recovers substantial damages for brain-damaged youth 

Richard Earle has recovered a substantial sum in compensation on behalf of Matthew Ellerbeck, who sustained serious brain damage after contracting herpes at the age of six.

 

Clinical Negligence News

 

Paul McNeil speaks at C5 Advanced Forum on Obstetric Negligence

Paul McNeil presented a paper entitled Common Negligent Errors in Obstetric Cases: A Claimant Lawyer’s Perspective.” 

 

Clinical Negligence: Use of COSHH Regulations in Clostridium Difficile cases

Samantha Critchley comments on bringing a case under the COSHH Regulations.

 

What legal directories say about our clinical negligence lawyers

'Paul McNeil is widely described as "a standout" who "leaves the client feeling confident about the suggested course of action." Clients appreciate his "quiet, calm and thoughtful" manner and his ability to "distil a case to its essence."'

'A “formidable, but fair opponent”, Paul McNeil leads the department. “Tough and resolute” in style, he clearly “places his clients’ interests foremost,” leading commentators highlight regarding his dedication to the field.'

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'Partner Paul McNeil, who heads the Department, is “very committed to his work and goes the extra mile to get the right outcome”. He is held in high esteem by fellow lawyers and is regarded by some as one of the country’s top clinical negligence solicitors'.

'Assistant Samantha Critchley is considered a rising star'

'Described as ‘careful and worthy of respect’, Field Fisher Waterhouse’s Paul McNeil is a recognised authority on multi-injury, obstetrics and paediatric cases.'

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Clinical negligence: what our clients say

“I found Paul to be sincere, considerate, sympathetic and sensitive to our needs. He was always conscious we were dealing with our lives, not just another case.”     Photo of Emma

 

For further information about clinical negligence and free initial legal advice, please contact Paul McNeil or one of our clinical negligence lawyers team on free phone 0800 358 3848.

We conduct many clinical negligence claims on a "no win - no fee" basis.

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